Good snow is guaranteed, even late in the season: the altitude you spend most of your time at – between 2500m and 3500m – is unrivalled in the Alps. This said, advanced skiers may find the pistes a little limiting, and repetitive come the end of a week’s skiing.

The resort itself is car-free, apart from horse-drawn sleighs and small electric vehicles, which gives it a relaxed atmosphere. There are a variety of lively bars, excellent restaurants and chic boutiques in the town, and whilst built in the traditional style, the resort has a modern and vibrant feel to it.

Saas Fee is one of two car free resorts in Switzerland that feature on the Summit Retreats portfolio, the other being Zermatt.